Overview
Yashima is an island in the Seto Inland Sea belonging to the town of Kaminoseki in Kumage District, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. Lying about 12 km offshore from the main island of Honshu, it marks the southernmost point of Yamaguchi Prefecture. According to the 2015 census, it had 24 households and a population of 34.
Highlights
- ●An island in the Seto Inland Sea that marks the southernmost point of Yamaguchi Prefecture.
- ●It lies about 12 km offshore from Honshu.
- ●Administratively it belongs to the town of Kaminoseki in Kumage District, Yamaguchi Prefecture.
- ●According to the 2015 census, it is a small island of 24 households and 34 residents.
History
An island in the Seto Inland Sea belonging to the town of Kaminoseki in Kumage District, Yamaguchi Prefecture, it lies about 12 km offshore from Honshu and marks the prefecture's southernmost point. The 2015 census recorded 24 households and a population of 34.
Access
It belongs to the town of Kaminoseki in Kumage District, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and lies about 12 km offshore from Honshu.
Best season
As a calm island in the Seto Inland Sea, its scenery can be enjoyed throughout the year.
Map
33.7233, 132.1410 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Cross to the island and take in the coastal scenery
- 2Sense the atmosphere of the island at Yamaguchi's southernmost point
- 3Look out over the calm waters of the Seto Inland Sea
- 4Walk around the quiet settlement on the island
Did you know?
💡 Yashima lies about 12 km offshore from Honshu and marks the southernmost point of Yamaguchi Prefecture.
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